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In order for a funeral service provider to ship human remains nationally or international they must be a registered known shipper with one airline. Compagnola Funeral Home is a known shipper with all major airlines that service Philadelphia International Airport, as well as, all the major carriers in the tristate area. The TSA acknowledges known shippers are low risk and have passed safety inspections to allow human remains to be transported domestically or abroad.
Foreign consulates have specific requirements that must be satisfied before remains can be shipped. Before a funeral home can arrange transport of the deceased there are general documents that must be procured. All bodies transported must be accompanied by a Communicable Disease Affidavit, Embalmers Affidavit, Burial/Transfer Permit and Death Certificate. We have developed relationships with most of the consulates in the area and have the experience and knowledge to offer repatriation services without hesitation. Our network of affiliates enable us to provide families the following services:
Below are some basic costs and requirements imposed by the airlines and the receiving country. Airfare costs vary by airline and flight times change without notice. All family members will be given flight itineraries after the consulate approve our documents. Estimated airfare costs (subject to change without notice) via American Airlines from Philadelphia for human remains to the following countries/commonwealths are as follows:
Puerto Rico - When shipping to Puerto Rico, the requirements are rather simple. We just need to obtain a death certificate and transit permit to be compliant with the airlines.
Dominican Republic - When shipping to Dominican Republic, all documents needs to be apostilled and translated by the Consulate. There is a Dominican Consulate in Philadelphia which makes the process incredibly easy.
Mexico - When shipping to Mexico, the death certificate needs an apostille from the state of death, translated, and consulate visas attached to all documents.
Guatemala - When shipping to Guatemala City, all documents need an apostille or a consular seal.
* Estimated Airfare to Guatemala City - $1700.00
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